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Saving a life is as easy as wearing a seatbelt: Motorists reminded wearing seatbelts is mandatory

The Prince William County Police reminds motorists to ear your seatbelt every time because seatbelts save lives! That is the underlying message of this year’s “Click It or Ticket” seatbelt enforcement campaign, which runs through Dec. 1, 2024.

Manassas man charged with rape

On July 15, 2021 detectives with the Prince William County Police Department's Special Victims Unit concluded an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 8900 block of Brewer Creek Pl. in Manassas (20109) sometime between 9:00PM on June 26 and 4:00AM on June 27.

PWC Police charge suspect with strangulation and domestic assault & battery

On July 20 at 1:33AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the area of Bixby Ln. and Bowes Rd. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an assault.

Manassas man charged with discharging a firearm within a dwelling and reckless handling

A resident reported to Prince William County Police that while inside his Manassas apartment, he heard a gunshot just before a hole appeared in his kitchen wall.

PWC supervisors earmark $930,000 toward master planning for new libraries and senior center

Current and forecasted population growth in the Woodbridge Magisterial District shows that the district needs a new library and that the senior center and Potomac Community Library are hard-pressed to meet current demand. Each project will receive $310,000 toward the in-house staffing, engineering, and architectural services needed to develop a master plan that will guide design, construction, and programming.

Gun pulled on volunteer driver after victim gives man a ride to Haymarket

The investigation revealed that while in a parking lot near Liberia Ave. and Mathis Ave. in Manassas, the victim, a 20-year-old man, was approached by an unknown man, who asked for a ride. The victim agreed and drove to the Haymarket area where the man exited the car and returned a short time later with a firearm. The suspect then demanded the victim’s property before dragging the victim out of the vehicle.

Suspect grabs neck of woman several times, police report

On July 19 at 2:28AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to a residence located in the 15200 block of Streamside Ct. in Dumfries (22025) to investigate a domestic. Upon arrival, officers detained a man, later identified as the accused, who was determined to be intoxicated.

Victim lands in hospital after verbal altercation, assault and abduction

The investigation revealed that the victim, a 44-year-old woman, and a family member, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation while at a nearby business. The altercation escalated when the accused struck the victim several times. At one point, the accused brandished a firearm and prevented the victim from getting out of the vehicle.

Grand opening of Warrior Challenge Course at Locust Shade Park in PWC

This ninja warrior-style outdoor obstacle course is located 1.5 miles from Marine Corp Base Quantico. Seth Hendler-Voss, Director of Prince William County Parks, Recreation & Tourism, said "the project removed existing barriers to accessibility at the park and complements MCBQ’s portfolio of high-quality recreation resources with a collection of unique fitness amenities that are presently not offered for Marine families.”

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